Ranjith is understood for guiding the 2012 launch Indian Rupee.
Giving an instance of his father Padmarajan’s 1986 movie Arappatta Kettiya Gramathil, Anantha revealed that folks within the south had issue understanding the Valluvanad slang.
Malayalam director Ranjith whipped up a storm after he commented on Mohanlal. In an interview with The New Indian Express, Ranjith identified the Lucifer star for his Thrissur dialect within the 1987 fan-favourite film Thoovanathumbikal, directed by acclaimed late director Padmarajan. Needless to say, the comment didn’t sit nicely with Mohanlal followers, who objected to the assertion.
Ranjith additionally drew comparisons between Mohanlal and Mammootty’s contrasting approaches to movie. Now, Anantha Padmanabhan, the son of Padmarajan has put ahead his opinions on the matter. And his response to the controversy lies in favour of Ranjith.
In an elaborate Facebook submit, Ananthapadmanabhan defended Ranjith as he wrote, “Ranjith has obtained all proper to say what he thinks. It could also be true that the slang was not pitch-perfect and may need had some variations”. Giving an instance to his father Padmarajan’s 1986 movie Arappatta Kettiya Gramathil, Anantha revealed that folks within the south had issue understanding the Valluvanad slang that was used within the movie. “It was to keep away from such a debacle that my father gave a well-liked attraction to the Thrissur slang utilized in ‘Thoovanathumbikal,” he added.
Highlighting some of Ranjith’s phrases, Anantha Padmanabhan continued that Ranjith acquired the Padmarajan Award for Best Film in 2012 for his movie Indian Rupee. Marking Ranjith’s phrases on the award ceremony, Anantha wrote, “Ranjith stated: For each new age filmmaker, it’s a pilgrimage to achieve the Himalayas that’s Padmarajan; to find it and to study the intricacies”. In his concluding statement, Anantha revealed that Ranjith’s words were misinterpreted as the filmmaker had a huge respect for Padmarajan. “There is respect. No need for any controversies” he said.
During the dialog with The New Indian Express Ranjith stated, “Lal’s slang within the film may be very boring. Even director Padmarajan by no means cared to place in particular efforts to make it good. What he’s talking just isn’t wherever close to to Thrissur slang. It is only a comedian model”.
Thoovanathumbikal revolves around the story of a simpleton named Jayakrishnan who falls for two girls at the same time. But the real confusion comes when he has to choose only one girl for marriage. Sumalatha and Parvathi played the lead actresses.
